During Pilates this week, my trainer Joanna busts out a raglan/blouson/hot action L.A.M.B. sweatshirt. I say "Cool sweatshirt!" She says, "Thanks! I got it at this warehouse sale around the corner for $5." A conversation ensues during which I become convinced that ab fits has suffered so much from my year of not patronizing them that they have been forced out of business. So now I'm not only missing the WAREHOUSE SALE 90% OFF!, but I also have to comprehend a 2009 in which my favorite ever boutique is no longer.
Consumed with fear, I drive down Grant Street while in North Beach the next day. The sign is down and there's nothing in the window. I begin to hyperventilate.
Two days ago, I take to the web for confirmation. There is talk of the WAREHOUSE SALE 90% OFF!, but no tearful goodbyes.
I decide to call them. A cheerful denim geek answers the phone. I tell him of my fears. He inquires as to whether I have been hiding under a rock for several months. Just about. Turns out the ab fits downtown closed 8 months ago along with its Gimme Shoes counterpart, hence the WAREHOUSE SALE 90% OFF! The original Grant Street location is still very much open. I sigh with relief and tell him I will likely see him in January, as I am in need of a pair of boyfriend jeans. (Yes yes, I said I wasn't Jonesing for them but I am. Sue me.) He says they have the original Katie Holmes pair, Prps, in the store right now and in fact, IT'S GOING TO BE ON SECRET INSIDER 30% OFF SALE ALL WEEKEND. This will bring the price down from a lofty $297 to $210. In January, it goes back up to $297.
I begin to hyperventilate again. I tell him about the Not New situation. I ask about organic cotton and fair trade. He answers knowledgeably (one of the reasons I love these people). I tell him I have to think about it.
And then I think of you, dear readers. And begin plotting.
Seems to me $87 is a pretty good reason to buy early, provided these really are EXACTLY the jeans I want. But before I even look them in the eyelet, I want to know everything about their manufacturing. From my internet research, Prps uses organic cotton sourced from Zimbabwe, then the denim is made and washed in Japan where working conditions are excellent. It's definitely an artisan jean. But I want to know more about this Southern Africa situation. I've sent Prps an email. I'll let you know what they say. And of course, feel free to say what you think as well.
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You've made it this far! Don't break down now!
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